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Ford Station

Ford Road, Ford, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 0BH

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Introduction

Assisted Travel Information

  • If you are travelling at short notice, require more individual support or need help filling in your form, please call us on 0800 138 1016 (your information may be recorded).
  • If you are booking a journey for the first time in a while and would like to talk it through with someone, please call our Assisted travel team.
  • Our Assisted Rail Travel helpline is open 24 hours a day, except on Christmas Day.
  • Our Accessible Travel Policy documents are available here in alternative formats including audio and large print versions.
  • Printed copies of our Making Rail Accessible document will shortly be available from all staffed stations across our network.

Opening Hours

Parking (Platform 1)

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • The car park is located on Ford Road next to Platform 1.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Access Point (Platform 1)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on Ford Road Level Crossing.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
    • The width of the gap is 140cm.
    • There are bollards at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located beyond the access point.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.

Level Change (Ford Road Level Crossing)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located over the level crossing.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • Comments View
    • There is tactile paving located at either side of the level crossing. The level crossing is used for step free access from platform 1 to platform 2.

Access Point (Platform 2)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on Ford Road Level Crossing.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
    • The width of the gap is 120cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located beyond the access point.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).

Outside Access (Ticket Office Platform 1)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located next to Platform 3 leading from Car Park.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 3 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a second lower handrail.
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

Reception (Ticket Office Platform 1)

  • The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the platform 1 ticket office entrance.
  • There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
  • The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 08/02/2023.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
  • There is a touch screen.
  • The touch screen is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.

Waiting Room Platform 1

  • Access to the platform 1 waiting room is via a door which opens away from you with a width of 78cm. The waiting room contains seats without arm rests. The waiting room is open between 06:45-12:45 Monday to Saturday.

Waiting Room Platform 2

  • Access to the platform 2 waiting room is via a door which opens away from you with a width of 78cm. The waiting room has chairs without armrests. The waiting room is open from 06:45-12:45 Monday-Friday.

Train Station

  • There are generally 2 member(s) of staff on duty.
  • The station is staffed.
  • There is an office to obtain help.
  • The office to obtain help is 2m (2yd 7in) from the platform 1 ticket office entrance.
  • This office is located immediately beyond the platform 1 ticket office entrance.
  • There is a ticket office.
  • The ticket office is located immediately beyond the platform 1 ticket office entrance.
  • The ticket office is 2m (2yd 7in) from the platform 1 ticket office entrance.
  • The train companies operating from within this station are Southern Railway.
  • The train companies that operate within this station include:.
  • Please click here for access information for Southern Railway.
  • There is not a taxi rank at the station.
  • All key concourse shops and services have level access.
  • There are 2 platform(s) in the station.
  • The platform(s) which has/have level access is / are 0.
  • The platform(s) accessed by lift is / are 0.
  • The platform(s) accessed by ramp / slope is / are 1 and 2.
  • The platform(s) which can be accessed by either level access / ramps / lifts / stairclimber from inside the station is / are platform 1.
  • The platform(s) which can be accessed by using alternative outside access entrances only is / are platform 2.
  • Additional Station Information View
    • Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
    • Platforms which have tactile markings at the platform edge are 1 and 2.
    • Accessible toilets are not located on the platform(s).
    • Accessible toilets are not located on the main station concourse.
    • There is not a wheelchair available to borrow.

Level Change (Platform 1 and 2 Subway)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located on platform 1 and 2.
  • There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • This service cannot be requested.